What are the schools like in Worton, MD?

Worton is served primarily by Kent County Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Worton?

The median household income in Worton, MD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Worton, MD?

Worton has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.7 inches.

Worton, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Worton, MD?

Worton has a violent crime rate of 66.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 566.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Worton, MD a Good Place to Live?

Worton is a small town of 105 in Maryland, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Worton stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Worton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Worton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Worton metro area.

Metric	Worton, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Worton's violent crime rate is 66.9 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.9 /100k

Property Crime

566.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Worton is served primarily by Kent County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Worton, MD	National Avg
School District	Kent County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Worton sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 16.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Worton, MD
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	16.7"

Demographics

Metric	Worton, MD	National Avg
Population	105	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Butlertown, MD 1 mi Chesapeake Landing, MD 4 mi Chestertown, MD 4 mi Still Pond, MD 5 mi Fairlee, MD 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Worton

Worton, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21678

Worton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worton, MD affordable or expensive?

Worton has a median home value of $197,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Worton, MD?

Worton's violent crime rate is 66.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 566.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Worton?

Public schools in Worton are operated by Kent County Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Worton, MD a good place to live?

Worton, MD has a population of 105, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Worton?

Worton averages 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 16.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Worton?

Worton, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21678.

What is the population of Worton?

The population of Worton, Maryland is 105 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Worton?

Key numbers for living in Worton: median home $197,300, median household income N/A, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Worton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.